SYDNEY -- Australia's Lynas says it has produced a heavy rare earth element for the first time at its refinery in Malaysia, marking a milestone for Western efforts to create alternative supply chains for the critical materials.
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Australia's Lynas makes heavy rare earths breakthrough in Malaysia
Company now first outside of China commercially separating key materials
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Australia's Lynas, long known for light rare earths, is moving into the more difficult segment of heavy rare earths.
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